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R531 DTU

1997 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 DTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,695 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small stone chip in front screen

Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

small stone chip in front screen

Pass 12 Aug 2009 101,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wings starting to corrod. nearside front tyre starting to get low on 3mm.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 98,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wings starting to corrod. nearside front tyre starting to get low on 3mm.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 91,541 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,680 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,669 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R531 DTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R531 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R531 DTU registered?

R531 DTU is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R531 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 DTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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